New York City|News|
Times Square Attacker Indicted, Stabbed Woman In Chest: DA
Cyril Destin lunged at the woman with a knife and stabbed her as she walked past a Times Square bodega, prosecutors said.
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Man, 63, Fatally Struck By SUV While Crossing BK Street: NYPD
The incident happened on June 1, at around 10:06 p.m., near Mother Gaston Boulevard and New Lots Avenue, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Mosquito Control Spraying To Take Place Next Week: Health Dept
The spraying will take place on Friday, June 7 and Monday, June 10 to Tuesday, June 11, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Health Department officials said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
2 Young Girls Shot, Injured At BK Playground: Police
The 9-year-old girl was shot in the right leg, while the 11-year-old girl was shot in the back, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Plans Public Bathroom Expansion With 'Ur In Luck' Initiative
The plan will see the construction of 46 new restrooms and renovations of 36 existing restrooms over the next five years.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
12-Year-Old Boy Charged In Shooting Death Of BK Teen: NYPD
The boy has been charged with manslaughter, criminal negligent homicide and criminal possession of a weapon, police said Monday.
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New York City|News|
2 NYPD Officers Shot, Injured by 19-Year-Old In Queens
When officers tried to pull the man over, he fled on foot and was chased for a few blocks until he took out a gun and fired at them.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Middle Schoolers Will 'Walkout To End Gun Violence' This Wednesday
The annual walkout—held the week of National Gun Violence Awareness Day — will be on June 5 and will feature a rally at Restoration Plaza.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Boy, 14, Found Dead Inside BK Apartment Building: NYPD
Officers who responded to the scene found the 14-year-old victim unresponsive on the ground with the fatal gunshot wound, police said.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Crew Pulls Off Inwood Robbery Of 2 Men: NYPD
The incident happened on April 28, at around 10:30 p.m. inside the Dyckman Houses, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Choked Young Girl During BK Robbery: Police
The unidentified man targeted a 14-year-old girl and 6-year-old girl in Crown Heights on May 29, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Converge At Brooklyn Museum
Videos on social media show protesters hanging a “Free Palestine” banner on the museum’s roof.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Duo Stole 55k Worth of Jewelry From BK Shopping Mall: NYPD
Two individuals gained access to the mall by walking through the parking garage and prying a door open, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
FIRST LOOK: New Jamaican-Inspired Restuarant Opens In BK This Weekend
The new restaurant will feature cuisine from Chef Scotley Innis known for his TV appearances on Hell's Kitchen and Chopped.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYC Breaks Ground On New BK 553-Seat Middle School
The Gravesend middle school is slated to open in September 2026, officials said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
12-Year-Old Boy Arrested For BK Attack On 2 Jewish Boys: NYPD
The incident happened on May 12 at about 9 p.m. in front of 173 Franklin Avenue, police said.
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New York City|News|
1 Stabbed In Machete Attack At NYC McDonald's, 3 In Custody: NYPD
The machete attack happened just after 1 p.m. in front of the Times Square location, according to police.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Made' Downtown BK Store To Offically Open Next Week
A grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on June 7 at 11 a.m.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Series Of Burglaries: DA
John Catullo, 55, committed a total of seven burglaries between August 2022 and January 2023, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
'Tim Is Very Inspirational': Brooklyn Graduation Shoutout
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Brooklyn.
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